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The 2019 National Brownfields Training Conference that was held on December 11-13 in Los Angeles, California, has power point presentation materials for some educational sessions available on the conference web site at https://brownfields2019.org/.
January 23, 2020
Opportunity Zones: What Do Indiana Small Businesses Need To Know?
3:30 PM–4:45 PM          
To Register/Join Webinar click this link here and use Event Password: SmallBiz
Click below to watch the free webinar. Click here for the slide deck.
February 3, 2020
WEBINAR: U.S. EPA CLU-IN Federal Facilities Online Academy:  RCRA and CERCLA Integration at Federal Facilities  
1:00 PM-3:00 PM Eastern
For more information and other potentially relevant webinars, check out  https://itrcweb.org/Documents/TeamResources_OutreachMaterials/2020_ITRC_Training_Schedule.pdf .
February 6, 2020
WEBINAR: Building a Brownfield Program
2:30 PM-3:30 PM Eastern
This is geared toward new grantees recently selected for brownfield grants and how they can build on their existing resources and programs to successfully implement the brownfield grant they just received. Participation in this webinar is free, but registration is required.  Please visit the webinar webpage to register: https://www.ksutab.org/education/webinars/details?id=393.
February 11, 2020
WEBINAR: Interstate Technology Regulatory Council (ITRC) Remediation Management of Complex Sites
1:00 PM-3:15 PM Eastern
For more information and other potentially relevant webinars, check out  https://itrcweb.org/Documents/TeamResources_OutreachMaterials/2020_ITRC_Training_Schedule.pdf .
February 18, 2020 (deadline to register is February 12)
2020 Prosperity Indiana Summit – 20/20: Seeing Opportunity through the Lens of Values
Crowne Plaza Union Station, Downtown Indianapolis
REGISTER TODAY! Tracks are centered on inclusive economic development and asset building, among other topics. Click here for more information: AGENDA & SESSIONS
February 20, 2020
Brightfields 2020 – Minnesota
Minneapolis
Take advantage of this opportunity within our Region 5 states for networking and educational sessions about solar (re)development. All communities and landowners with potential solar development sites – brownfields and otherwise – can register to receive two free passes to attend the conference, which will be led by public and private sector professionals. For more information, click here.
 
February 20, 2020
WEBINAR: ITRC Petroleum Vapor Intrusion: Fundamentals of Screening, Investigation, and Management
1:00 PM-3:15 PM Eastern
For more information and other potentially relevant webinars, check out  https://itrcweb.org/Documents/TeamResources_OutreachMaterials/2020_ITRC_Training_Schedule.pdf .
February 24, 2020
DEADLINE: Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) Round 1 of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) opens
Funding is available for blight clearance and remediation. The applicant must be a local unit of government and comply with other requirements. Instructions and application materials are available at http://www.in.gov/ocra/2718.htm.
February 26-27, 2020
Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) Intro Bond Finance WebCourse
This course is essential for public leaders, economic development professionals, financial experts and anyone working to address local economic challenges. Learn how to bring economic growth to your community by utilizing the vast resources of the development bond finance industry. This will take place on the web through GoToWebinar, an online distance learning software. The course will meet each day on February 26-27, 2020 from 12:00-5:00 pm (Eastern). You must have access to a computer and phone to attend the WebCourse.
Register before February 5, 2020 for early-bird rates at https://www.cdfa.net/cdfa/cdfaweb.nsf/0/A17BAFCD999BF1238825846B00671E24 .
March 17, 2020
WEBINAR: ITRC Long-term Contaminant Management Using Institutional  Controls
1:00 PM-3:15 PM Eastern
For more information and other potentially relevant webinars, check out  https://itrcweb.org/Documents/TeamResources_OutreachMaterials/2020_ITRC_Training_Schedule.pdf .
March 24, 2020
WEBINAR: U.S. EPA CLU-IN Superfund Redevelopment Roundtable Webinar Series: Session 2
1:00 PM-3:00 PM Eastern
For more information and other potentially relevant webinars, check out  https://itrcweb.org/Documents/TeamResources_OutreachMaterials/2020_ITRC_Training_Schedule.pdf .
March 25-26, 2020
CDFA Intro Tax Credit Finance WebCourse
From urban redevelopment and historic preservation to housing and high tech infrastructure, myriad tax credit programs exist to help communities create jobs and energize their economies. The course will take place on the web through GoToWebinar, an online distance learning software. The course will meet each day on March 25-26, 2020 from 12:00-5:00 pm (Eastern). Attendees must have access to a computer and phone to attend the WebCourse.
Register before March 6, 2020 for early-bird rates at https://www.cdfa.net/cdfa/cdfaweb.nsf/0/A17BAFCD999BF1238825846B00671E24.

April 3, 2020

DEADLINE: Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) Round 1 of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Proposals

The applicant must be a local unit of government and comply with other requirements. Instructions and application materials are available at http://www.in.gov/ocra/cdbg.htm.

April 3, 2020

DEADLINE: Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) Stellar Communities Letter of Interest

The applicant must be a local unit of government and comply with other requirements. Instructions and application materials are available at http://www.in.gov/ocra/cdbg.htm.

May 20-21, 2020

CDFA Intro Tax Increment Finance WebCourse
The course will take place on the web through GoToWebinar, an online distance learning software. The course will meet each day on May 20-21, 2020 from 12:00-5:00 pm (Eastern). Attendees must have access to a computer and phone to attend the WebCourse.
Register before May 1, 2020 for early-bird rates at https://www.cdfa.net/cdfa/traininginstitute.nsf/register?open&events=6069733729.

May 22, 2020

DEADLINE: Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) Round 1 of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Applications

The applicant must be a local unit of government and comply with other requirements. Instructions and application materials are available at http://www.in.gov/ocra/cdbg.htm.

June 8 - June 12, 2020
Indiana Recycling Coalition Virtual Conference
The Indiana Recycling Coalition will be hosting our 31st annual waste reduction conference as a VIRTUAL event this year. The online event offers information and inspiration from 25+ national and regional experts in the field making significant strides amid challenges in markets, policy, and public awareness. Those experts become resources to attendees throughout the year, creating a lasting value for your investment of time and resources.
Not only can you join live interactive meetings during the week of June 8-12, but you will also have access to our virtual conference platform until May 31, 2021. That means you have eleven months to take advantage of every recorded session and connect with all of the sponsors, exhibitor and speakers to discover new products and services that can improve your organization.
June 16, 2020
Executive Speaker Series Webinar: Economic Development
Jenny Massey is co-founder and president of FairWinds Advisors, an independent site selection and economic development consulting firm that specializes in helping companies minimize risk and maximize return from their expansion projects. In this session, she’ll provide insight into researching and finding local and state tax credits, grants, incentives and more that can help your growing business.
June 11, 2020
WEBINAR: ITRC Remediation Management of Complex Sites
1:00 PM-3:15 PM Eastern
For more information and other potentially relevant webinars, check out  https://itrcweb.org/Documents/TeamResources_OutreachMaterials/2020_ITRC_Training_Schedule.pdf . Register at http://www.clu-in.org/live/.
June 24-25, 2020
CDFA Intro Opportunity Zones Finance WebCourse
The course will take place on the web through GoToWebinar, an online distance learning software. The course will meet each day on June 24-25, 2020 from 12:00-5:00 pm (Eastern). Attendees must have access to a computer and phone to attend the WebCourse.
Register before May 29, 2020 for early-bird rates at https://www.cdfa.net/cdfa/traininginstitute.nsf/register?open&events=6069733729 .
July 9, 2020
2:00 PM
Targeted media relations can advance and strategically build your brand, especially in economic development, but COVID-19 has created new rules. PR veteran Michael Snyder from MEK will present keys for effective PR and media relations in the New Normal on July 9.
July 9, 2020
2020 Webinar: Site Investigation - Laying the Groundwork for an Efficient Site Work
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time
This webinar is specific to new U.S. EPA Brownfields Grantees.  For more information and to register, check out the TAB web site at https://www.ksutab.org/education/webinars/details?id=410
July 14 , 2020
2:00 PM
A new Indiana Chamber of Commerce report says the state, despite a series of past improvements, is not keeping up economically with its neighbors and key national competitors. Indiana Vision 2025: 2020 Snapshot reinforces previous findings that deficits in education preparation and attainment result in wide-ranging ramifications. Of particular interest to local business and community leaders is the regional data – primarily in the education and health care areas. Indiana Chamber President Kevin Brinegar will present the 2020 Snapshot’s key takeaways and discuss the opportunity the state has.
July 14, 2020
2020 Interactive Webinar: Brownfields Basics and Site Identification/Prioritization Session 2
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time  
For more information and to register, check out the TAB web site at 
July 16, 2020
2:00 PM
An introduction to Brownfields. We will discuss exactly what defines a brownfield and why it is important to redevelop these properties. There are several success stories in smaller communities that we will share. The discussion will also touch on the topic of resources available and how property owners, developers, and lenders can benefit from these resources. Finally, we will discuss the assessment process of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and Ph II ESAs.
July 20, 2020
Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) Round 2 of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) opens
More information is available at http://www.in.gov/ocra/cdbg.htm.

August 3, 2020 

Prosperity Indiana’s Real Estate Redevelopment and Reuse Webinar

10:00am-11:00am (Eastern Time)

Participants will learn the fundamentals of moving a redevelopment project from conception to realization.  Additionally, the webinar will overview financing tools that are available at the local, regional, and state levels.  Much of the webinar will be spent on brownfields, and Indiana Brownfields Program staff will be featured.  Space is still available to REGISTER

August 3-4, 2020

Council of Development Finance Authorities (CDFA) Fundamentals of Economic Development Finance Course

https://www.cdfa.net/cdfa/cdfaweb.nsf/pages/events.html

Register Now

August 5-6, 2020

CDFA Intro Public-Private Partnership (P3) Finance Course
https://www.cdfa.net/cdfa/cdfaweb.nsf/pages/events.html

Register Now

August 10-11, 2020

CDFA Intro Brownfields Finance Course
https://www.cdfa.net/cdfa/cdfaweb.nsf/pages/events.html

Register Now

August 11, 2020

U.S. EPA Grants Award Process Webinar

2-3:30pm Eastern Time

This is a high level webinar that covers topics related to finding and applying for grants, as well as the basics of managing an award. It will be very similar to previous webinars. Webinar details and the recording of the webinar will be available at https://www.epa.gov/grants/epa-grants-award-process-webinars

No registration is necessary.

August 24, 2020

The Brownfields 2021 Call for Ideas is now open. Please submit your ideas for dynamic educational sessions in Oklahoma City that will motivate brownfields stakeholders to engage, learn, and share their experiences and knowledge of community revitalization challenges and solutions. Click here to see instructions for submitting your ideas. https://brownfields2021.org/

August 25, 2020
The U.S. EPA Region 5 Brownfields Program and the States of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin  
Brownfields Grant-Writing Virtual Workshop
Reuse and redevelopment of abandoned, idled, or underutilized real property (a.k.a. brownfields) are both a challenge and an opportunity.  Putting these sites back into productive use can serve as a catalyst for local economic revitalization.
This free brownfields grant-writing webinar was presented by the Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) Program at Kansas State University, in partnership with the U.S. EPA Region 5 Brownfields Program and the States of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. The workshop is designed to offer tools and tips for grant-writing when applying for U.S. EPA Brownfields, Assessment (Community-Wide, Site-Specific or Coalition), Multipurpose and Cleanup Grants.  Participants learned:
  • federal and state funding opportunities;
  • tips for writing a successful narrative; and,
  • utilizing TAB Resources including TAB EZ.
The webinar recording, slides, handouts, contacts and other information may be found on the webinar webpage under the 'Resources' tab:   https://www.ksutab.org/education/workshops/details?id=417
September 1, 2020
Greater Northwest Indiana Brownfields Coalition Virtual Workshop: Renew and Re-energize Your Brownfields Toolbox
1:00pm to 3:00pm CDT
For more information/workshop materials, email rtrakas@nwiforum.org
or check the Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) web page at:
September 2, 2020
2020 Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference
The inaugural Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference explored the theme of Sustainability as an Economic Driver. Many businesses in our state and across the nation have found sustainability is not just a wise marketing posture, but rather a legitimately profitable and forward-looking business strategy. The conference explored what businesses, communities and nonprofits alike can gain from investing in sustainability, including improved stakeholder relations, risk management, driving competitive advantage, fostering innovation and more.  Information from this past event can be found at:

  • September 22, 2020

    DEADLINE: U.S. EPA FY 2021 Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grant Applications

    Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grants (EWDJT) provide federal funding to eligible entities, including nonprofit organizations, to deliver job training programs that recruit, train, and place local unemployed and underemployed residents in the environmental field, thereby providing them with the skills needed to secure full-time employment. Areas of employment may include various aspects of hazardous and solid waste management, including sustainable cleanup and reuse, water quality improvement, chemical safety, and pesticide management.

    For more information about this opportunity, visit: https://www.epa.gov/brownfields

    October 7, 2020

    Deadline: Completed Request Forms for State Acknowledgement/Support Letter for FY 2021 U.S. EPA Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant Applications

    Each U.S. EPA Brownfields Grant Proposal must have a State Acknowledgement/Support Letter. To obtain the required letter for Indiana applicants, please use the Request Form EPA Grant Acknowledgement Ltr-PED.  Completed forms are due to the Indiana Brownfields Program.

    October 15, 2020

    DEADLINE: Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) Planning Grant applications  

    This is the only round for this year.  Remember to use the updated application and minimum plan requirements, which can be found www.ocra.in.gov.

    October 28, 2020

    Deadline: FY 2021 U.S. EPA Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant Applications

    Grants offered by the Brownfields Program may be used to address sites contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants (including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum) and petroleum. Please visit the U.S. EPA web site for an overview of the Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants. Note that RLF Grants are not being offered during this grant round. For more information, including a summary of grant guideline changes for 2021, please check out https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/multipurpose-assessment-rlf-and-cleanup-marc-grant-application-resources and https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-08/documents/summary_of_fy21_bf_mac_grant_guideline_changes.pdf

    Click here for requesting/securing a required State acknowledgement letter. Request Form EPA Grant Acknowledgement Ltr-PED